CLA-2-62-PD:A:TC:I04 C88013
Jay Fox, Import Specialist
Eddie Bauer
P. O. Box 97000
Redmond, Washington 98073-9700
RE: The tariff classification of a man's pullover jacket from
China
Dear Mr. Fox:
In your letter dated May 18, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 33815107, is a man's
pullover jacket with an outer shell constructed from 100 percent
polyester microfiber woven fabric. The garment is fully lined
with 100 percent nylon woven fabric. The outer shell fabric is
coated with polyurethane which you state renders the garment
water resistant. The jacket is not visibly coated as that term
is defined in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS).
The pullover jacket features a rib-knit, V-shaped neckline;
long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a rib knit waistband. The
garment also features two on-seam side pockets.
The submitted sample will be returned under separate cover.
If the jacket passes the water resistance test specified in
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
Chapter 62, U. S. Note 2, then the applicable HTS subheading for
the garment will be 6201.93.3000, which provides for other men's
anoraks, windbreakers, and similar articles, of man-made fibers,
water resistant. The rate of duty will be 7.4 percent ad
valorem.
If the jacket does not pass the water resistance test, then
the applicable HTS subheading for the garment will be
6201.93.3511, which provides for other men's anoraks,
windbreakers, and similar articles, of man-made fibers. The rate
of duty will be 28.8 percent ad valorem.
The jacket falls within textile category designation 634.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U. S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Jayson P. Ahern
Port Director
Miami Service Port